Ourselves and Other AnimalsNN023

This 3 day course will take a blended approach, being delivered by both remote and face to face training. It will reinforce teachers' subject knowledge of the animal kingdom, address common misconceptions and explore practical ways of extending pupils' understanding and knowledge.

Tinkering with Space EngineeringNN026

Bring engineering into your primary school through the exciting topic of Space Exploration. This 3 session course will take a blended approach, being delivered by both remote and a face to face hands-on practical workshop. The activities are based around the European Space Agency’s (ESA) new robotic rover...

Transforming Learning through Formative Teaching ApproachesNN225

Research evidence consistently shows that formative practices (Assessment for Learning (AfL)) are at the heart of classrooms where deep and meaningful understanding is nurtured, and greater learning gains are made. This course will look at a wide range of hands-on approaches that can be taken away and used immediately...

Websites Which Work for WAU (and other resources)NN028

This online course will narrow down the plethora of available websites to those most useful and effective for World Around Us, and will signpost to best practice use of resources

Explorify in your classroom. Teachers in Wales only.NW049

For Teachers in Wales only: A half day course to introduce primary teachers the different resources on the Explorify website, a free digital resource for teaching primary science.  Explorify promotes scientific talk, vocabulary and reasoning skills in your classroom. Whether you are new to Explorify, or a...

How to use a science centre in your stem teaching. for teachers in wales only.NW043

A half day course to understand how science centres can enhance your STEM teaching.

Ideas to make foundation phase science fun and engaging. for teachers in Wales only.NW044

FOR TEACHERS IN WALES ONLY.The course will provide the opportunity to identify, then have a go at different experiments and demonstrations to enhance the science teaching across the curriculum.  We will look to show you how to make links to scientific topics within much broader themes such as The World We Live In...

Invited teachers only: Setting priorities for developmental science research at Cardiff University: a co-production with teachersNW046

INVITED PRIMARY TEACHERS IN WALES ONLY: A one day face to face course at Techniquest, setting priorities for developmental science research at Cardiff University: A co-production with teachers.Activity to include:Presentation of survey results – What research questions about teaching and learning in primary...

Life on the River. Teachers in Wales Only.NW042

FOR TEACHERS IN WALES ONLY:From the water cycle to animal adaptations, the secret life of brown trout to how to build an otter holt this webinar will focus on the Rivers Dee and Taff but all the activities shared could be used to learn more about any river in Wales or beyond. Cross-curricular in content, this session...

Peat is neat. Teachers in Wales onlyNW706

FOR TEACHERS IN WALES ONLY:A virtual course to celebrate World Wetlands Day, to help you learn on, learn about and learn for these ancient landscapes. Full of cross-curricular activity ideas and information which will help your learners understand their ‘cynefin’ and get them enthused about these fragile,...

Assessing learning and development in the outdoors (Teachers in Wales only)NW027

 This one-day course will look at different ways to assess learning and development in the outdoors, including the wider benefits of health and increased physical activity.  Any enquiries, please email Wales Administrator: joss@techniquest.org

STEM in outdoors education ( Teachers in Wales only)NW028

 A mostly practical CPD event to develop confidence, knowledge and skills in relation to connecting young children to the environment to increase nature based learning and health opportunities.You will experience a range of simple but effective sensory activities using minimal resources, which can be used in...

Support for your science and technology curriculumNW032

This course is for Science & Technology subject leaders in Primary schools and aims to provide assistance in designing a curriculum that meets the needs of the learners whilst also incorporating the new Curriculum for Wales’ key principles, considerations and priorities. Any enquiries, please email...

Treemendous trees and wonderful woodlandsNW704

A two-session virtual course which will give you the tools to make the most of using the outdoors and seasonal changes as a context for learning. Suitable for Foundation Phase and key stages 2 +3.There are date and time options to choose from and also the option to choose delivery through the medium of Welsh.Led by...

Connection to nature (Teachers in Wales only)NW021

A mostly practical CPD event to develop confidence, knowledge and skills in relation to connecting young children to the environment to increase nature based learning and health opportunities.You will experience a range of simple but effective sensory activities using minimal resources, which can be used in school...